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The 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway is a versatile device that provides secure and reliable internet access for your home or small office. By utilizing wireless technology, it eliminates the need for messy cables, allowing you to connect multiple devices such as computers, smartphones, and gaming consoles to the internet without any hassle. The gateway also acts as a firewall, safeguarding your network from unauthorized access and potential threats.

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Part No. DUA5119-6AAA01

Published April 2002

OfficeConnect

Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway

User Guide

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ONTENTS

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Naming Convention 7

Conventions 7

Feedback about this User Guide 8

Related Documentation 8

Product Registration 8

NTRODUCING

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OfficeConnect Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway 9

Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway Advantages 10

Package Contents 10

Minimum System and Component Requirements 11

Front Panel 11

Rear Panel 13

ARDWARE

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Introduction 15

Safety Information 15

Positioning the Gateway 15

Using the Rubber Feet 16

Before you Install your Gateway 16

Powering Up the Gateway 16

Connecting the Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway 16

ETTING

OUR

OMPUTERS

Obtaining an IP Address Automatically 19

Windows 2000 19

Windows XP 20

Windows 95/98/ME 20

Macintosh 20

PPPoE Client Software 21

Web Proxy Settings 21

UNNING

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Accessing the Wizard 23

Password 25

Timezone 26

WAN Settings 26

PPPoE Mode 26

Dynamic IP Address Mode 27

Static IP Mode 28

LAN Settings 28

DHCP 28

Summary 30

ATEWAY

ONFIGURATION

Navigating Through the Gateway Configuration Pages 31

Main Menu 31

Option Tabs 31

Getting Help 31

Welcome Screen 32

Notice Board 32

Password 32

Changing the Administration Password 33

Wizard 33

LAN Settings 33

Unit Configuration 33

DHCP Clients List 34

Wireless Settings 35

Wireless Configuration 35

Channel Selection 35

Service Area Name/SSID 35

Encryption 36

Wireless Encryption Type 36

Encryption Keys 36

Connection Control 38

Connected Client List 38

Modifying a MAC Address 39

Deleting a MAC Address 40

Connected Clients List 40

Internet Settings 40

Connection to ISP 40

IP Allocation Mode 40

PPP over Ethernet connection 41

Dynamic IP Address 42

Static IP Address 42

Advanced 43

Clone MAC 43

Firewall 43

Virtual Servers 43

Virtual DMZ 44

Virtual Server 44

Special Applications 45

PCs Privileges 46

Security 48

Allow PING from the Internet 48

Disable Firewall 49

Enabling Remote Administration 49

System Tools 49

Restart 49

Time Zone 50

Configuration 50

Backup Configuration 50

Restore Configuration Data 51

Reset to Factory Default 51

Upgrade 51

Status and Logs 52

Status 52

Logs 52

Support 53

ROUBLESHOOTING

Basic Connection Checks 55

Browsing to the Gateway Configuration Screens 55

Connecting to the Internet 56

Forgotten Password 56

Wireless Networking 57

Alert LED 58

Recovering from Corrupted Software 58

Frequently Asked Questions 59

SING

ISCOVERY

Running the Discovery Application 61

Windows Installation (95/98/2000/Me/NT) 61

IP A

DDRESSING

The Internet Protocol Suite 63

Managing the Cable/DSL Gateway over the Network 63

IP Addresses and Subnet Masks 63

Type On e 63

Type Tw o 6 4

How does a Device Obtain an IP Address and Subnet Mask? 64

DHCP Addressing 64

Static Addressing 65

Auto-IP Addressing 65

ECHNICAL

PECIFICATIONS

Interfaces 67

WLAN Interface 67

Operating Temperature 67

Power 67

Humidity 67

Dimensions 67

Weight 67

Standards 67

System Requirements 68

Operating Systems 68

Ethernet Performance 68

Wireless Performance 68

Cable Specifications 68

AFETY

NFORMATION

Important Safety Information 69

Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise 69

Consignes importantes de sécurité 70

SER

OFTWARE

ICENCE

GREEMENT

3Com Corporation

END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT 73

ISP I

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Information Regarding Popular ISPs 75

LOSSARY

NDEX

EGULATORY

OTICES

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

This guide is intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up

network equipment; consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs

(Local Area Networks) and Internet gateway systems.

If a release note is shipped with this OfficeConnect Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway

and contains information that differs from the information in this guide, follow

the information in the release note.

Most user guides and release notes are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader

Portable Document Format (PDF) on the 3Com World Wide Web site:

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Naming Convention Throughout this guide, the OfficeConnect Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway is referred

to as the “Gateway”.

Category 3 and Category 5 Twisted Pair Cables are referred to as Twisted Pair

Cables throughout this guide.

Conventions

Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are used throughout this guide.

Table 1 Notice Icons

Icon Notice Type Description

Information note Information that describes important features or instructions

Caution Information that alerts you to potential loss of data or potential

damage to an application, system, or device

Warning Information that alerts you to potential personal injury

Table 2 Text Conventions

Convention Description

The words “enter”

and “type”

When you see the word “enter” in this guide, you must type

something, and then press Return or Enter. Do not press Return or

Enter when an instruction simply says “type.”

Keyboard key names If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are

linked with a plus sign (+). Example:

Press Ctrl+Alt+Del

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you need to install and configure your Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway.

Product Registration You can now register your OfficeConnect Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway on the

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Emphasize a point.

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Denote a new term at the place where it is defined in the text.

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Identify menu names, menu commands, and software button

names. Examples:

From the Help menu, select Contents.

Click OK.

Table 2 Text Conventions (continued)

Convention Description

INTRODUCING THE OFFICECONNECT

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Welcome to the world of networking with 3Com

. In the modern business

environment, communication and sharing information is crucial. Computer

networks have proved to be one of the fastest modes of communication but, until

recently, only large businesses could afford the networking advantage. The

OfficeConnect

product range from 3Com has changed all this, bringing networks

to the small office.

The products that compose the OfficeConnect range give you, the small office

user, the same power, flexibility, and protection that has been available only to

large corporations. Now, you can network the computers in your office, connect

them all to a single Internet outlet, and harness the combined power of all of your

computers.

OfficeConnect

Wireless Cable/DSL

Gateway

The OfficeConnect Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway is designed to provide a

cost-effective means of sharing a single broadband Internet connection amongst

several wired and wireless computers. The Gateway also provides protection in the

form of an electronic “firewall,” preventing anyone outside of your network from

seeing your files or damaging your computers.

As you can see in the example in Figure 1, one computer is connected to the

Internet. This computer must always be powered on for the other computers on

the network to access the Internet.

Figure 1 Example Network Without a Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway

When you use the Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway in your network (Figure 2), it

becomes your connection to the Internet. Connections can be made directly to the

Gateway, or to an OfficeConnect Hub or Switch, expanding the number of

computers you can have in your network.

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Figure 2 Example Network Using a

Wireless

Cable/DSL Gateway

Wireless Cable/DSL

Gateway Advantages

The advantages of the OfficeConnect Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway include:

■

Shared Internet connection for wired and wireless computers

■

No need for a dedicated, “always on” computer serving as your Internet

connection

■

Cross-platform operation for compatibility with Windows, Unix and Macintosh

computers

■

Easy-to-use, Web-based setup and configuration

■ Provides centralization of all network address settings (DHCP)

■

Acts as a Virtual server to enable remote access to Web, FTP, and other services

on your network

■

Security - Firewall protection against Internet hacker attacks and encryption to

protect wireless network traffic.

Package Contents The OfficeConnect Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway kit includes the following items:

■

One OfficeConnect Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway

■

One power adapter for use with the Gateway

■

Four rubber feet

■

One Ethernet cable

■

One CD-ROM containing the Gateway Discovery program and this User Guide

■

Installation Guide

■

One Support and Safety Information Sheet

■

One Warranty Flyer

If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your retailer.

Minimum System and Component Requirements 11

Minimum System and

Component

Requirements

Your OfficeConnect Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway requires that the computer(s)

and components in your network be configured with at least the following:

■ A computer with an operating system that supports TCP/IP networking

protocols (for example Windows 95/98/NT/Me/2000, Unix, Mac OS 8.5 or

higher).

■ An Ethernet 10Mbps or 10/100 Mbps NIC for each computer to be connected

to the four-port switch on your Gateway.

■ A wireless NIC for Laptop computers

■ A cable modem or DSL modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45 connector).

■

An active Internet access account.

■ A web browser program that supports Java Script, such as Netscape 4.0 or

higher or Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher.

Front Panel

The front panel of the Gateway contains a series of indicator lights (LEDs) that help

describe the state of various networking and connection operations.

Figure 3 Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway - Front Panel

1 Alert LED

Orange

Indicates a number of different conditions, as described below.

Off - The Gateway is operating normally.

Flashing quickly - Indicates one of the following conditions:

■

The Gateway has just been started up and is running a self-test routine, or

■

The administrator has invoked the Reset to Factory Defaults command, or

■

The system software is in the process of being upgraded

In each of these cases, wait until the Gateway has completed the current

operation and the alert LED is Off.

Flashing slowly - The Gateway has completed the Reset to Factory Defaults

process, and is waiting for you to reset the unit. To do this, remove power, wait

10 seconds and then re-apply power. The Gateway will then enter the start-up

sequence and resume normal operation.

On for 2 seconds, and then off - The Gateway has detected and prevented a

hacker from attacking your network from the Internet.

Continuously on - A fault has been detected with your Gateway during the

start-up process. Refer to Chapter 6 “Troubleshooting.”

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2Power LED

Green

Indicates that the Gateway is powered on.

3 Four LAN Status LEDs

Green (100Mbps link) / yellow (10Mbps link)

If the LED is on, the link between the port and the next piece of network

equipment is OK. If the LED is flashing, the link is OK and data is being

transmitted or received. If the LED is off, nothing is connected, the connected

device is switched off, or there is a problem with the connection (refer to

Chapter 6 “Troubleshooting”). The port will automatically adjust to the correct

speed and duplex.

4 Wireless LAN (WLAN) Status LED

Yellow

If the LED is on it indicates that wireless networking is enabled. If the LED is

flashing, the link is OK and data is being transmitted or recieved. If the LED is

off, the Wireless LAN has been disabled in the Gateway, or there is a problem

(refer to Chapter 6 “Troubleshooting”).

5 Cable/DSL Status LED

Green (100Mbps link) / yellow (10Mbps link)

If the LED is on, the link between the Gateway and the cable or DSL modem is

OK. If the LED is flashing, the link is OK and data is being transmitted or

received. If the LED is off, nothing is connected, the modem is switched off or

there is a problem (refer to Chapter 6 “Troubleshooting”).

Rear Panel 13

Rear Panel The rear panel (Figure 4) of the Gateway contains four LAN ports, one Ethernet

Cable/DSL port, and a power adapter socket.

Figure 4 Cable/DSL Gateway - Rear Panel

6 Wireless Antennae

The antennae on the product should be placed in a ‘V’ position when initially

installed.

7 Power Adapter Socket

Only use the power adapter supplied with this Gateway. Do not use any other

adapter.

8 Ethernet Cable/DSL port

Use the supplied patch cable to connect the Gateway to the Ethernet port on

your cable or DSL modem. The port will automatically adjust to the correct

speed and duplex.

9 Four 10/100 LAN ports

Using suitable RJ-45 cable, you can connect your Gateway to a computer, or to

any other piece of equipment that has an Ethernet connection (for example, a

hub or a switch). The LAN ports are configured as MDIX, for connection to a

computer with a straight through RJ-45 cable.

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION

Introduction This chapter will guide you through a basic installation of the OfficeConnect

Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway, including:

■ Connecting the Gateway to the Internet.

■

Connecting the Gateway to your network.

■ Setting up your computers for networking with the Gateway.

Safety Information

WARNING: Please read the “Important Safety Information” section in Appendix D

before you start.

VORSICHT: Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt “Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen”

sorgf

ltig durch, bevor Sie das Ger

t einschalten.

AVERTISSEMENT: Veuillez lire attentivement la section “Consignes importantes

de s

curit

” avant de mettre en route.

Positioning the

Gateway

You should place the Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway in a location that:

■ is centrally located to the wireless computers that will connect to the Gateway.

A suitable location might be on top of a high shelf or similar furniture to

optimise wireless connections to computers in both horizontal and vertical

directions, allowing coverage throughout.

■

is conveniently located for connection to the cable or DSL modem that will be

used to connect to the Internet.

■

allows convenient connection to the computers that will be connected to the

four LAN ports on the rear panel, if desired.

■

allows easy viewing of the front panel LED indicator lights, and access to the

rear panel connectors, if necessary.

When positioning your Gateway, ensure:

■

It is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of heat.

■

Cabling is away from power lines, fluorescent lighting fixtures, and sources of

electrical noise such as radios, transmitters and broadband amplifiers.

■

Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the unit.

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Air flow around the unit and through the vents in the side of the case is not

restricted. 3Com recommends you provide a minimum of 25 mm (1 in.)

clearance.

Using the Rubber Feet Use the four self-adhesive rubber feet to prevent your Gateway from moving

around on your desk or when stacking with other flat top OfficeConnect units.

Only stick the feet to the marked areas at each corner of the underside of your

Gateway.

Before you Install your

Gateway

Before you install and configure your Gateway, you need the following additional

information. If you do not have this information, contact your Internet Service

Provider. Space is provided below for you to record this information.

If you have a DSL connection and your ISP allocates IP information dynamically

over PPPoE, you need a User Name and Password:

PPPoE User Name : ______________________

PPPoE Password : ______________________

PPPoE Service Name : ______________________

You only need a PPPoE Service Name if your ISP requires one. Do not enter

anything if your ISP does not require a service name

If your ISP allocates fixed or static IP information, you need the following

information:

IP Address : ____.____.____.____

Subnet Mask : ____.____.____.____

Default Gateway address : ____.____.____.____

DNS address : ____.____.____.____

If your ISP allocates IP information dynamically over a protocol other than PPPoE,

you do not need any further information. This configuration is typical of cable

connections.

Powering Up the

Gateway

To power up the Gateway:

1 Plug the power adapter into the power adapter socket located on the back panel

of the Gateway (refer to “Power Adapter socket” on page 13).

2 Plug the power adapter into a standard electrical wall socket.

Connecting the

Wireless Cable/DSL

Gateway

The first step for installing your Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway is to physically

connect it to a cable or DSL modem in order to be able to access the Internet.

To use your Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway to connect to the Internet through an

external cable or DSL modem (Figure 5):

Connecting the Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway 17

Figure 5 Connecting the

Wireless Cable/DSL

Gateway

1 Insert one end of the supplied Ethernet (RJ-45 Category 5) cable into the

Cable/DSL port on the rear panel of the Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway.

2 Insert the other end of the cable into the RJ-45 port on your cable or DSL modem.

Check that the Cable/DSL status LED lights on the Gateway.

3 Connect the cable or DSL modem to the Internet.

4 Connect your computer to one of the four LAN ports on the Gateway using a

twisted pair cable. Check that the corresponding LAN status LED on the Gateway

lights.

You have now completed the hardware installation of your Gateway. Next you

need to set up your computers so that they can make use of the Gateway to

communicate with the Internet.

3Com recommends that you perform the initial Gateway configuration from a

computer that is directly connected to one of the LAN ports. You may alternatively

configure the Gateway from a wireless computer, but note that you may lose

contact with the Gateway if you change the wireless configuration.

To communicate with the Gateway, your wireless NIC should be set as follows:

■

WEP encryption - none

■ ESSID - 101

■

Channel - 11

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The OfficeConnect Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway has the ability to dynamically

allocate network addresses to the computers on your network, using DHCP.

However, your computers need to be configured correctly for this to take place. To

change the configuration of your computers to allow this, follow the instructions

in this chapter. If your computers are configured with fixed or static addresses and

you do not wish to change this, then you should use the Discovery program on the

Gateway CD-ROM to detect and configure your Gateway. Refer to Appendix A for

information on using the Discovery program.

Obtaining an IP

Address Automatically

Windows 2000 If you are using a Windows 2000-based computer, use the following procedure to

change your TCP/IP settings:

1 From the Windows Start Menu, select Settings > Control Panel.

2 Double click on Network and Dial-Up Connections.

3 Double click on Local Area Connection.

4 Click on Properties.

5 A screen similar to Figure 6 should be displayed. Select Internet Protocol TCP/IP

and click on Properties.

Figure 6 Local Area Properties Screen

6 Ensure that the options Obtain an IP Address automatically, and Obtain DNS server

address automatically are both selected as shown in figure 7. Click OK.

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Figure 7 Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Screen

7 Restart your computer.

Windows XP

1 From the Windows Start menu, select Control Panel.

2 Click on Network and Internet Connections.

3 Click on the Network Connections icon.

4 Double click on LAN or High Speed Connection icon. A screen titled Local Area

Connection Status will appear.

5 Select Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click on Properties.

6 Ensure that the options Obtain an IP Address automatically, and Obtain DNS

servers automatically are both selected. Click OK.

7 Restart your computer.

Windows 95/98/ME

1 From the Windows Start Menu, select Settings > Control Panel.

2 Double click on Network. Select the TCP/IP item for your network card and click on

Properties.

3 In the TCP/IP dialog, select the IP Address tab, and ensure that Obtain IP address

automatically is selected. Click OK.

Macintosh If you are using a Macintosh computer, use the following procedure to change

your TCP/IP settings:

1 From the desktop, select Apple Menu, Control Panels, and TCP/IP.

2 In the TCP/IP control panel, set Connect Via: to “Ethernet.” From the list, select

“Ethernet.”

3 In the TCP/IP control panel, set Configure: to “Using DHCP Server.”

4 Close the TCP/IP dialog box, and save your changes.

5 Restart your computer.

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